Create Ghost's Framework

Layer a paint roller extension pole and two yardsticks to create a "skeleton" for your ghost (Image 1). Use a short large-headed nail to attach both yardsticks to the paint roller extension pole, one on top of the other (Image 2).

Make A Life-Size Halloween Ghost Step One

Step one for making a life-size Halloween ghost is laying out your supplies.

Constructing A Halloween Ghost's Body

A crafty Halloween ghost is constructed from yard sticks and a paint extension pole.

Secure Extension Pole

Find a non-windy outdoor spot to temporarily drive the paint roller extension pole into the ground to make draping the ghost easier.

Securing Your Life Size Halloween Ghost In The Yard

Find a prominent--but still spooky--spot in the yard to place your life-size Halloween ghost.

Attach Ghost's Head

Push a large foam ball onto the top of the paint roller extension pole to create the ghost's head.

Attaching Foam Ball To Pole For Halloween Ghost's Head

A foam ball can attach to a pole to form the head of a DIY Halloween ghost.

Attach Ghost's Hands

Attach a small foam ball to the end of each yardstick to act as the ghost's hands.

Attaching Foam Ball To Yardstick For DIY Halloween Ghost

Simply attach foam balls to yardsticks to make hands for a DIY Halloween ghost.

Drape Cheesecloth

Begin draping large sheets of cheesecloth over the ghost framework (Image 1). Continue draping sheets of cheesecloth back and forth over the ghost until you've achieved the desired effect (Image 2).

Body Of DIY Halloween Ghost Draped With Gauze

A DIY Halloween ghost is draped with gauze for a spooky front yard decoration.

Draped Gauze On DIY Halloween Ghost

Gauze is draped on the frame of a DIY Halloween ghost for a spooky front yard decoration.

Spray Starch

Use a spray bottle filled with liquid starch to saturate the ghost's head, hands and arms, leaving the body starch-free so trailing layers of gauze will blow in the breeze. Allow starch to dry (harden) completely before moving on.

Spray Your Halloween Ghost With Liquid Starch

Using a bottle of liquid spray starch, spray your ghost's head and hands so the gauze will stay put.

Create Eyes and Mouth

Cut two eyes and a mouth out of black felt (Image 1). Use fabric glue to attach felt eyes and mouth to the ghost's head (Image 2).

Cutting Out Fabric For DIY Halloween Ghost

Cutting out eyes and a mouth for a DIY Halloween ghost is simple and fun.

Adding Eyes To DIY Halloween Ghost

A Halloween ghost gets its eyes in this crafty step-by-step.

Remove Small Foam Balls

Gently remove the two small foam balls from under cheesecloth.

Covering Foam Ball With Gauze For Halloween Ghost

A DIY Halloween ghost has foam ball hands covered in spooky gauze.

Attach Fishing Line to Arms

Use a large sewing needle to thread a long length of fishing line through the fabric of each hand. Triple-knot the fishing line so the ghost can move freely in the breeze without the threat of blowing away.

Thread Fishing Line Through Arms Of Halloween Ghost

Use fishing line to secure the arms of a spooky DIY Halloween ghost to a nearby tree or porch.

Attach Fishing Line to Head

Use a large sewing needle to thread a long length of fishing line through the top of the ghost's head. It's a good idea to drive the needle straight through the foam ball if possible. Triple knot this length of fishing line (Image 1). Finally, tie the ghost to hooks on a porch ceiling or sturdy tree branches in the yard for a spooky Halloween-themed display (Image 2).

Tying Fishing Line To Halloween Ghost's Head

You can thread fishing line through the ghost's head and then connect it to a tree branch.

Affixing Wire To Tree Branch For Halloween Ghost

A step-by-step Halloween ghost craft is affixed to a tree branch with wire.

Transform a modern mirror into a spooky, antiqued looking glass with this simple technique. In a Gothic black frame, it's perfect for Halloween, but this look can work year round if you use a warm wood, silver leaf or gilt frame.

Shake up your Halloween decor with these colorful glittered pumpkins. A great project for kids, creating these sparkling pumpkins is quick, easy and fun. Plus, since the pumpkins remain whole, they'll last much longer than carved ones.

School glue and black glitter are all you need to give plain pumpkins a chic makeover. Choose an easy pattern for crafting with kids or go with a timeless design, like a monogram or graphic pattern, for a sophisticated look.